Here's a short, child-friendly script you can read aloud with your family for Day 1 of Das Lakshan:

Title: Day 1 – Being Kind and Honest

Mom/D Dad: Today is Day 1 of Das Lakshan. Let’s begin with a peaceful heart.

Child: What does Day 1 mean?

Mom/Dad: Day 1 is about kindness, truth, and being careful with our thoughts and actions. We’ll practice small, simple things every day.

Script (read aloud in about 3–5 minutes)

• All of us: Namaskar. We are a family learning to be kind, truthful, and calm.

• Parent: Our first promise is to hurt no one. We will be gentle with all living beings, big or small, in our words and actions.

• All: Ahimsa (non-violence) in thoughts, words, and deeds.

• Child: If I feel upset, I’ll take a moment to breathe and think kindly, not shout or hit.

• Parent: Our second promise is to tell the truth. We will speak honestly and kindly, even when it’s hard.

• All: Satya (truthfulness) with a smiling heart.

• Child: If I make a mistake, I’ll say sorry and try to do better.

• Parent: Our third promise is to be clean and careful. We’ll keep our hands and our surroundings tidy, and think pure thoughts.

• All: Sauca (purity) in body and mind.

• Child: I’ll wash my hands before meals and after playing, and I’ll keep my toys neat.

• Parent: Our fourth promise is to be content with what we have. We won’t compare or envy, and we’ll share with others.

• All: The principle of contentment.

• Child: If I want more, I’ll remember what I have and say, “Thank you.”

• Parent: Our fifth promise is to study good things and keep our promises. We’ll listen to stories, sing simple prayers, and try to do what we say we’ll do.

• All: Knowledge and promise-keeping.

• Child: When a family member asks for help, I’ll try to be useful and cheerful.

• Parent: Our sixth promise is to bow to all good people and try to learn from them.

• All: Respect for good souls.

• Child: I’ll be polite to my elders and share with my friends.

• Parent: Our seventh promise is to control our anger. We’ll calm our minds with a deep breath and choose kind words.

• All: Calm mind, kind words.

• Child: If I feel angry, I’ll count to five and choose a peaceful action.

• Parent: Our eighth promise is to avoid stealing or taking what isn’t given. We’ll return what we borrow and be careful with others’ things.

• All: Respect for others’ property.

• Child: I will be careful with my things and ask before using something that isn’t mine.

• Parent: Our ninth promise is to respect all living beings, great or small, and to protect them whenever we can.

• All: Compassion for all life.

• Child: I’ll be gentle with animals, and I’ll plant a seed or water a plant to help the earth.

• Parent: Our tenth promise is to be grateful for every little blessing and to share joy with others.

• All: Gratitude and sharing.

• Family: Let’s take a moment to sit together, breathe slowly, and say a simple prayer from our family tradition.

• All: May our hearts stay kind, truthful, clean, content, wise, respectful, calm, honest, compassionate, and grateful. May we help each other grow in peace.

End: Mom/Dad: That’s Day 1. Thank you for listening. Tomorrow we’ll learn more about how to live with a gentle heart.

If you’d like, I can tailor this script to your family tradition or add a short kid-friendly chant or blessing you already use.